Sudden injuries or illnesses, some of which may be life-threatening, occur at work. The OSHA First Aid standard (29 CFR 1910.151) requires trained first-aid providers at all workplaces of any size if
there is no "infirmary, clinic, or hospital in near proximity to the workplace which is used for the treatment of all injured employees." In addition to first-aid requirements of 29 CFR 1910.151, several
OSHA standards also require training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) because sudden cardiac arrest from asphyxiation, electrocution, or exertion may occur. CPR may keep the victim
alive until EMS arrives to provide the next level of medical care. However, survival from this kind of care is low, only 5-7%, according to the American Heart Association. The OSHA standards
requiring CPR training are: 1910.146 Permit-required Confined Spaces 1910.266 Appendix B: Logging Operations - First-Aid and CPR Training 1910.269 Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and
Distribution 1910.410 Qualifications of Dive Team 1926.950 Construction Subpart V, Power Transmission and Distribution. For more information contact kevins@ndsc.org.